Many Wins For South Burnett Wineries
South Burnett wineries have held their own against the best in Australia at this year’s Queensland Wine Awards
High School Winery Bottles First Drop
The South Burnett’s smallest winery took another important step forward on the weekend when it bottled its first thousand litres of wine.
New Flavours For Wine Ice Creams
Guests who visited Kingsley Grove Estate’s cellar door were able to try something new over the weekend: four wine-flavoured ice creams crafted by a team of chefs.
Wine’s Just Fine For High School
Kingaroy State High School students are going into the wine business, and fans of what is arguably the South Burnett’s smallest winery can look forward to a KSHS Rose later this year, along with a port and a sherry.
New Grants Help Wine Producers
The Australian wine industry can plan for the future on sure footing following the Federal Government’s Budget announcements of two new grant programs to promote Australian wine at home and abroad.
South Burnett Winery Exhibits In Asia
Moffatdale Ridge Winery and five other Wide Bay Burnett businesses are taking local produce onto the world’s stage in Hong Kong.
Heatwave Slashes Bumper Vintage
A two-week heatwave that struck the South Burnett earlier this month has claimed a casualty: a big slice of the region’s 2017 grape harvest.
Local Wines Impress Hong Kong Expert
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association took another step towards opening up a new export market in Hong Kong when wine writer Nelson Siu paid a flying three day visit to the region on January 6-8.
Hong Kong Wine Guru To Visit Region
South Burnett wines will be featured in Hong Kong’s most influential wine magazine in 2017.
Government Backs Off Full WET Cuts
The Federal Government will not proceed with potentially devastating cuts to the Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) rebate scheme announced in this year’s Budget.
Local Wines To Feature In Hong Kong
A man known as Hong Kong’s answer to famous Australian wine critic James Halliday could be paying a visit to the South Burnett next year to help introduce the region’s wines to Chinese buyers.
Italian Day Celebrates The Good Life
The weather may have been rainy and overcast on Saturday, but it did nothing to dent the enthusiasm of festival-goers who went to Moffatdale Ridge for the winery’s second annual Italian Day.
Wineries Double Medal Count
South Burnett wineries more than doubled their 2015 medal count at this year’s Queensland Wine Awards.
Wine Research Group To Hold Seminar
South Burnett wine grape growers will get expert advice on the vagaries of producing good wine grapes later this month.
Two Events Celebrate
Australian Wine Month
May is Australian Wine Month, and two South Burnett wineries will be celebrating it with different events.
New Wine Trail Map Coming Soon
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association will release an updated version of the South Burnett Wine Trail map and tourist guide next month.
Wine Industry To Seek New Varieties
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association wants to embark on an ambitious trial of new grape varieties
Enjoy A Long Lunch Over The Long Weekend
Some people say the long, lazy lunch died in the 1990s. And that may be true. But only in the cities.
Take A Wine Master Class This Weekend
If you’ve ever wondered how grapes get turned into wine, you can have all your questions answered at one of the South Burnett’s largest wineries during the October long weekend.
Sax It Up At Moffatdale Ridge
Saxophone fans who want to kick back and relax over the South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show long weekend should make a beeline for Moffatdale Ridge.
